江苏省苏州市2024-2025学年高二下学期期中调研英语试卷（含答案，无听力音频无听力原文）

高二期中调研试卷
英语
2025.04
注意事项：
1. 本试卷满分 150 分。考试时间 120 分钟。
2. 答卷前，学生务必将自己的学校、姓名、考试号等相关信息填写在答题卡上规定的地方。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改
动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在
本试卷上无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂
到答题卡上。
第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，
并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一
小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What did the woman do at the weekend
A. She did some reading.
B. She spent time with friends.
C. She had a trip in nature alone.
2. What makes the new phone outstanding
A. Its better battery. B. Its changeable size. C. Its powerful camera.
3. Where will the woman direct the man to
A. The tourist center. B. The shopping mall. C. The food court.
4. What did the man do for the woman
A. He bought her a book.
B. He wrote a book review for her.
C. He recommended a book to her.
5. What are the speakers talking about
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A. A popular meal deal. B. A pizza festival in town. C. A newly opened restaurant.
第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中
选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，
每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
6 How long has the man been waiting for his shorts to arrive
A. About 2 days. B. About 3 days. C. About 14 days.
7. How does the man sound
A. Determined. B. Hesitant. C. Worried.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In an electric car shop. B. In a gym. C. In a bike shop.
9. What is asked most frequently according to the woman
A. The size of the motor. B. The battery performance. C. The price.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. What will the speakers probably do next
A. Find a café. B. Go to their gate. C. Board their plane.
11. Why is the man excited
A. This is his first time to fly.
B. He will see his parents.
C. He’ll take a homegrown plane.
12. What is the most important thing about the new plane
A. It offers very cheap tickets.
B. It will improve the flight industry.
C. It has better features than other planes.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Host and guest. B. Teacher and student. C. Father and daughter.
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14. Why didn’t the woman begin the lion dance earlier
A. She couldn’t find a lion dance club.
B. She believed the sport wasn’t for girls.
C. She thought the lion dance was dangerous.
15. What difficulty is the lion dance facing
A. There aren’t many lion dance societies.
B. Fewer people want to learn the lion dance.
C. The origins of the lion dance are being forgotten.
16. What is the cause of the problem according to the woman
A. People prefer to do other sports.
B. People face great academic pressure.
C. People don’t see lion dance as a tradition.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What is the speaker’s main argument
A. Philosophy is useful in daily life.
B. Students should major in philosophy.
C. High schools should offer philosophy classes.
18. What did the speaker discover in his survey
A. Most students wanted to have philosophy classes.
B. Many students find philosophy education unnecessary.
C. Almost no students had attended philosophy classes.
19. What does the speaker say about a philosophy degree
A. It is challenging to achieve.
B. It lacks practical daily application.
C. It can’t provide direct career choices.
20. Why does the speaker recommend studying philosophy
A. It teaches practical job skills.
B. It improves academic performance.
C. It makes people more understanding.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）
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第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Sports Teaching Volunteer Project in Ghana
Ready to play ball as a Sports Teaching volunteer in Ghana International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ)’s Sports
project is a great chance for volunteers to assist in physical education classes in under-resourced schools.
Volunteers get to share their passion for sport while helping to grow students’ interest in physical activity and
improve their skills, develop their self-confidence and learn important social skills like teamwork, sportsmanship
and communication.
What to expect and how you’ll make an impact
There’s a huge amount of enthusiasm for sport in Ghana, and by helping to provide structure around games in
schools, fun-loving volunteers can bring a whole lot of joy to students. Sport has the added benefit of being an
excellent platform for teaching students about teamwork, sportsmanship, health and discipline while also enhancing
their alertness, improving coordination (协调性) and developing their self-confidence.
Sports Teaching volunteer work varies but usually includes:
·Setting up and running physical activities
·Playing games
·Teaching new sports
·Coaching students
Football is a popular sport in Ghana, but when you volunteer to teach sport you’re encouraged to introduce
new sports and games from home. You may need to bring any special equipment with you, as it may not be
available for purchase in Ghana.
Volunteer requirements
Volunteers need to be 18 years or over to participate in this program, unless accompanied by a parent or
guardian.
All volunteers are required to prearrange a visa to enter Ghana and secure adequate volunteer travel insurance
before departure.
1. What is the main purpose of the project
A. To teach students about the history of sports.
B. To promote sports careers among Ghanaian students.
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C. To organize international sports competitions in Ghana.
D. To assist in physical education in poorly-equipped schools.
2. What is the additional benefit of sports mentioned in the passage
A. Gained community recognition. B. Increased enthusiasm for sports.
C. Enhanced social and physical skills. D. Improved academic performance.
3. Who is the intended reader of the passage
A. Ghanaian students eager for sports. B. Schools looking for sports programs.
C. Parents seeking volunteering guidance. D. Volunteers interested in teaching sports.
B
In the morning of the day I had decided to go without using plastic products — or even touching plastic — I
opened my eyes and put my feet on the carpet, which is made of nylon, a type of plastic. I was roughly ten seconds
into my experiment and I had already broken my rule. Since its invention more than a century ago, plastic has crept
into every aspect of our lives. It has made possible thousands of modern conveniences, but it has come with
downsides, especially for the environment.
My no-plastic day began at the bathroom, where the plastic coating of the door handle forced me to ask my
wife, Julie, to open the door. She did so with a “This is going to be a long day” sigh. I could not use my usual
toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, or soap since they were packaged in or made from plastic. Instead, I used
eco-friendly products: a bamboo toothbrush with natural fibers and a shampoo bar with a fresh smell, and they
worked well.
Dressing and shopping posed challenges. Even my cotton pants had hidden plastic in tags (标签) and zippers
(拉链). A small accident with a plastic label left my finger bleeding, so I used paper tape instead of a plastic
Band-Aid, while my organic cotton underwear was fine. When shopping, I used cotton bags, glass containers, and
coins to avoid plastic credit cards and smartphones; lunch at a sandwich shop was served in my own glass container
with a bamboo knife and spoon.
In the park, I sat on a wooden chair to escape the plastic in everyday items. By the end of the day, I had made
164 plastic “violations”. Although my effort was imperfect, I learned that small changes—like using a metal water
bottle or reusable bags — can help protect our planet.
4. What might have led to the author’s plastic-free experiment
A. His routine behavior. B. His fear of breaking rules.
C. His pursuit of convenience. D. His environmental concerns.
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5 What can be inferred from Julie’s “This is going to be a long day” sigh
A. She was excited about the experiment.
B. She foresaw the experiment’s challenges.
C. She wanted to join the no-plastic challenge.
D. She questioned the author’s eco-friendly efforts.
6. What does the experiment suggest about reducing plastic use
A. Complete avoidance is achievable. B. Plastic alternatives are ineffective.
C. Small changes matter despite challenges. D. Family support plays a crucial role.
7. Which would be the best title for the passage
A. A Day Without Plastic B. Modern Life and Plastic
C. Eco-Friendly Challenges D. Rise of Plastic Alternatives
C
As more species near extinction, scientists have been collecting samples of plants, animals and other
organisms in protected facilities around the world. Yet climate change, natural disasters, and wars can threaten
these modern “Noah’s Arks (诺亚方舟)”. Now, some researchers propose an out-of-this-world solution: to build
one on the Moon.
The plan is to construct the ark in a permanently shadowed region at the Moon’s south pole, where
temperatures remain around –196℃(–320.8°F). That is the minimum needed to safely store most animal cells
long-term, according to Mary Hagedorn and her team at the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology
Institute. They argue that such a lunar gene bank would be far more stable than any on Earth.
Hagedorn’s team drew inspiration from the global seed bank in Svalbard, Norway—a subzero Noah’s Ark
situated high above the Arctic Circle. In 2017, melting permafrost (多年冻土) flooded that bank, putting its
precious seeds at risk. Events like this highlight the need for an extra backup plan.
Earlier, researchers at the University of Arizona proposed a lunar ark that would “shelter seeds, eggs, and
DNA” in caves known as lava tubes using a solar-powered system. In contrast, Hagedorn’s proposal maximizes the
Moon’s naturally cold, permanently shadowed regions that require no energy or constant human maintenance. In
these conditions, fibroblasts (纤维母细胞)—“one of the most powerful cells available”—could be safely stored
and later transformed into stem cells for cloning. Such technology might help rebuild endangered species or even
recreate ecosystems for future human settlements on the Moon or Mars.
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The project faces hurdles such as radiation protection and microgravity effects on the samples. Moreover,
international cooperation is essential, as the scientific community must largely agree on the plan, and some Earth
communities consider the Moon sacred (神圣的). Although “nothing’s set in stone at this point”, the proposal
offers a promising new safeguard for Earth’s biodiversity.
8. Why do scientists propose building a lunar ark
A. To expand storage space. B. To promote space exploration.
C. To establish a research base. D. To preserve biological samples.
9. How does the author highlight the need for an extra plan
A By mentioning an Arctic seed bank failure.
B. By emphasizing the stability of arks on Earth.
C. By explaining how the deep cold preserves cells.
D. By listing the achievements of current gene banks.
10. What makes Hagedorn’s design different from earlier lunar ark ideas
A. It relies on power from lave tubes.
B. It holds more species than earlier arks.
C. It addresses cloning concerns properly.
D. It makes the most of natural lunar conditions.
11. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of the lunar ark
A. Objective. B. Optimistic. C. Doubtful. D. Critical.
D
Picture this: You’re at a movie theater food stand loading up on snacks. You have a choice of a small, medium
or large soda. The small is $3.50 and the large is $5.50. It’s a tough decision: The small size may not last you
through the whole movie but $5.50 for some sugary drink seems unreasonable. But there’s a third option, a medium
soda for $5.25.
Medium may be the perfect amount of soda for you, but the large is only a quarter more. If you’re like most
people, you end up buying the large.
If you’re wondering who would buy the medium soda, the answer is almost no one. In fact, there’s a good
chance the marketing department purposely priced the medium soda as a decoy, making you more likely to buy the
large soda rather than the small.
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I have written about this characteristic in human nature before with my friend Dan Ariely, who studied this
phenomenon extensively after noticing the pricing for subscriptions (订阅) to The Economist.
The digital subscription was $59, the print subscription was $125, and the print plus digital subscription was
also $125. No one in their right mind would buy the print subscription when you could get digital as well for the
same price, so why was it even an option
Ariely ran an experiment and found that when only the two “real” choices were offered, more people chose the
less expensive digital subscription. But the addition of the bad option made people much more likely to choose the
more expensive print plus digital option.
Brain scientists call this effect “asymmetric dominance (不对称优势)”, and it means that people tend toward
the choice nearest clearly inferior (较差的) option. Marketing professors call it the decoy effect which is certainly
easier to remember. Lucky for consumers, almost no one in the business community understands it.
The decoy effect works because of the way our brains assign value when making choices. Value is almost
never absolute; rather, we decide an object’s value relative to our other choices. If more options are introduced, the
value equation changes.
12. What does the word “decoy” in paragraph 3 most likely mean
A. Lie. B. Bargain. C. Trap. D. Bonus.
13. Why is the pricing for subscriptions to The Economist mentioned
A. To explain how the decoy effect was tested.
B. To illustrate a decoy effect case in marketing.
C. To note possible limitations of the decoy effect.
D. To highlight the significance of the decoy effect.
14. How does the decoy effect influence consumer behavior
A. It pushes consumers toward a target option.
B. It encourages consumers to purchase more.
C. It guides consumers away from inferior options.
D. It helps consumers discover their true preferences.
15. What can we learn about an object’s value from the last paragraph
A. It stays the same with more options. B. It is determined by comparing options.
C. It equals the object’s production cost. D. It affects the number of available options.
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
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阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Maybe you are feeling down because of the financial crisis. Maybe you are feeling overloaded by holiday
tasks. Or maybe you are rushing around to try to get things done before you leave for vacation. ____16____ In the
next thirty minutes, check off as many of the following items as possible. Each one will lift your mood, boost your
feelings of self-efficacy (自我效能) and bring about happiness.
Boost your energy. Stand up and pace while you talk on the phone or, even better, take a ten-minute walk
outside. ____17____ What’s more, the activity and sunlight are good for your focus, mood and memory.
Reach out to friends. ____18____ Having warm, close connections with other people is the KEY to happiness,
so take the time to stay in touch. Somewhat surprisingly, social activities boost the moods not only of extroverts
(外向型人格) , but also of introverts.
Perform an action that reflects your values. Do you think organ donation is a good idea Sign up online to be
one yourself; it takes less than a minute. ____19____ Refill your water bottle from the tap instead of buying a
couple of bottles throughout the day. Experts hold that to work on happiness, we should think about feeling good,
feeling bad, and feeling right, in an atmosphere of growth. Living up to your values will help you to “feel right”.
____20____ Order a book you have been wanting to read. Plan a trip to a museum or a movie theatre —
whatever sounds like fun. Studies show that having fun on a regular basis is the foundation of happiness, and
anticipation (期待) is an important part of that pleasure. Try to involve friends or family as well, as people enjoy
almost all activities more when they are with other people.
A. Deep breathing helps relieve stress.
B. Are you worried about climate change
C. Lay the groundwork for some future fun.
D. If so, you can make yourself happier — right now.
E. Make a lunch date with a friend you haven’t seen in a while.
F. It’s proven that people who sleep well are more productive during the day.
G. Research shows metabolism (新陈代谢) speeds up when people move faster.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分 35 分）
第一节 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的
最佳选项。
For most of his life, Ted Midgely couldn’t read. Having left school at 15, he ____21____ friends and
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colleagues to help him navigate a world of words.
But now, after taking lessons, he can finally ____22____ the copy of Speedway Star magazine that he had
kept for 40 years — a milestone that has brought him inexpressible joy.
“I had this for so long and it was ____23____ to be able to read it,” he said.
Ted was ____24____ with dyslexia (阅读障碍) but didn’t receive the ____25____ he needed. Instead, he was
sent to a special school where he struggled to fit in. Eventually, he stopped ____26____ and went straight to work
in a textile mill.
____27____ his reading challenges, Ted built a career around speedway racing. Speedway ____28____ him
the nickname “Ted” instead of his given name, Steven. He once served as a speedway mechanic, and now works
for a company that makes speedway parts.
The ____29____ point came when Ted met Australian motorcycle racer Brayden Elliot. Inspired by the
opportunity to manage the young racer, Ted knew he needed to read emails to take on the ____30____.
With the help of Duncan Livsey from Read Easy Derby and District, Ted ____31____ to twice-weekly reading
sessions. “Because Ted’s so positive, he’s been so easy to teach — it’s been so ____32____,” Livsey told the
BBC.
Now, Ted is reading more than ever and hopes his story ____33____ others.
“There must be thousands of people struggling with reading but don’t have the ____34____ to seek help ”
Livsey added.
Ted’s journey proves it’s never too late to learn. For him, reading that old Speedway Star article was more
than just words on a page — it was a lifelong ____35____ realized.
21. A. allowed for B. weighed on C. prayed for D. relied on
22. A. possess B. purchase C. read D. receive
23. A. amazing B. astonishing C. admiring D. appealing
24. A. determined B. cured C. diagnosed D. credited
25. A. equipment B. support C. effort D. sympathy
26. A. teaching B. attending C. graduating D. quitting
27. A. Despite B. Regarding C. Throughout D. Besides
28. A. kept B. earned C. held D. made
29. A. starting B. turning C. viewing D. standing
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30. A. appearance B. colour C. expression D. role
31 A. committed B. objected C. referred D. reacted
32. A. demanding B. outstanding C. exhausting D. rewarding
33. A. assists B. inspires C. persuades D. engages
34. A. expectation B. tolerance C. confidence D. ambition
35. A. dream B. promise C. duty D. proposal
第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
China has announced the completion of an approximately 1,800-mile-long belt of vegetation encircling the
Taklamakan Desert, one of ____36____ largest and most challenging desert environments in the world.
____37____ (locate) in northwest China, the Taklamakan is known for ____38____ (it) shifting dunes and tough
climatic conditions, which have historically brought significant challenges to nearby communities and ecosystems.
The newly completed corridor, often referred to ____39____ a “Green Great Wall,” consists of
drought-resistant trees ____40____ (specific) selected to survive the desert’s extreme weather. According to
official reports, this extensive planting effort is intended to help ensure the landscape, reduce sandstorms,
____41____ prevent the desert from expanding further into agricultural regions.
Government forestry agencies have noted that this large-scale greening initiative ____42____ (expect) to
contribute to better soil holding, improve biodiversity, and ____43____ (strength) the environment. The increased
vegetation may also offer long-term benefits for residents ___44___ live on the desert’s edge, potentially helping to
preserve livelihoods, maintain farmlands, and support more sustainable local development.
This project is part of China’s broader efforts ____45____ (address) desertification and restore ecological
balance. The successful completion of it stands as a significant example of working with nature to create more
stable, healthy, and hopeful conditions for both people and the environment.
第三节 单词填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
请认真阅读下列各小题，并根据上下文语境和所给首字母或中文的提示，写出下列各句空格中
的单词，注意保持语义和形式的一致。
46. Astronauts must wear special spacesuits to protect themselves from e________ to radiation in space. (根据首字
母单词拼写)
47. C ______ to popular belief, highly intelligent students do not necessarily achieve academic success. (根据首字
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母单词拼写)
48. The eatable spoon produced by an Indian company has a shelf life of up to two years and is firm enough for hot
liquids like soup and f______ foods like ice cream. (根据首字母单词拼写)
49. People in disaster-stricken areas are in u______ need of clean water, enough food and safe shelter. (根据首字
母单词拼写)
50. Because of long-term natural forces like water and temperature, the Great Pyramid of Giza is now several
meters shorter than it was o______.(根据首字母单词拼写)
51. After________(评估) the house, experts advised them not to move in directly. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
52. The Chinese Lunar Exploration Program, which is also known as the Chang’e Program, comprises three stages:
______ (环绕轨道), landing and returning. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
53. “Happy birthday,” said grandma, handing me a brightly ______ (裹好，打包) parcel with a big red bow. (根据
汉语提示单词拼写)
54. The government has launched a new program to support ______ (少数民族) in education and employment,
aiming to promote diversity and inclusion. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
55. Although the team objected, the manager’s ______ (坚 持 ) on strict deadlines ensured the project was
completed on time. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 35 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
56. 假设你是校英文报的记者李华，你校近期组织学生参观了“数字复原敦煌壁画”展览(Digital Restoration
of Dunhuang Murals Exhibition)。请根据以下两幅图片，撰写一篇英文新闻报道，内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 展览亮点(如 VR 技术与文化的结合、壁画修补体验等)；
3. 活动意义。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为 80 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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A Unique Journey into Dunhuang Art
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第二节（满分 20 分）
57. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was the second day in the new office, and Maya was still on her own. Except for the girl named Rashmi who
took her induction (就职仪式), there was no one else who had said a “hi” to the young woman.
Not only was it a new office, it was also a new city. While she had successfully climbed the corporate ladder
for a better salary, she hadn’t really made any acquaintances (熟人) in the new city or office yet. Looking at the
whole workplace from her seat at the end of the hall, Maya felt a sob (啜泣) coming. But she was a grown woman
and that was simply not an option.
She decided to eat her lunch, as lonely as it might feel. Her lunch box revealed a fried rice with vegetables and
an old memory hit her from the corners of her mind.
It was fifteen years ago and their sports period had just been canceled. The children had bought snacks from
the school canteen and were eating noisily. The class teacher came in with a young girl. “This is Tina, new to Delhi
and to your school. Make her feel welcome, y’all,” she said.
While the students said a big “hi” to her in chorus, that was all they did. Tina was seated right next to Maya,
something the latter didn’t like. So, she turned to Tina and said, “My best friend sits next to me. You have been
given this seat because she is absent today. Tomorrow, you have to find yourself a new seat, ok ”
Tina sadly nodded her head, but Maya didn’t care. The popular girl in class, Maya had a lot going for her —
she had many friends, the teachers loved her and she was the queen of debating. So, she hardly spoke to the new
girl who sat next to her for a whole week. When Maya’s best friend returned to school, Maya immediately made
Tina move to the back of the classroom. She never gave her much thought and after a year, Tina had left their
school.
注意：1. 续写词数应为 150 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A tear from Maya’s eye fell into her open lunch box.
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On hearing Rashmi’s words, Maya felt a burst of gratefulness and relief wash over her.
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【答案】1. D 2. C 3. D
【答案】4. D 5. B 6. C 7. A
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. D 11. B
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. B
【答案】16. D 17. G 18. E 19. B 20. C
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. B 27. A 28. B 29. B 30. D
31. A 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. A
【答案】36. the
37. Located
38. its 39. as
40. specifically
41. and 42. is expected
43. strengthen
44. who##that
45. to address
【答案】exposure##xposure
【答案】Contrary##ontrary
【答案】frozen##rozen
【答案】urgent##rgent
【答案】original##riginal
【答案】evaluating##assessing
【答案】orbiting
【答案】wrapped
【答案】minorities
【答案】insistence